WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14369, 22 May 1920, Page 8

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mrs Forbes is the guest of Mrs P. Bayly al Frankton. « • «• Mrs J). Hay is spending a few days in Auckland. * w # Mrs J. Cusscn returned from Te Aroha this week. • • • Miss Wyall has returned from her visit to Te Kllili. * * » Miss Donny is recovering from her recent serious illness. * * • Miss T. Ring is slowly convalescing after a severe attack of influenza. * * * Mrs Biggs is staying with her sisters, the Misses .lolly. « • * Mrs Trevor Simpson, of Auckland, was visiting Mrs Aiken, of Claudelands. * * * Owing lo unavoidable circumstances the Croquet Club's "Five Hundred" ailernoon has been postponed until alter the Winter Show. « « • Mr and Mrs Hockley, of Sydney, arc slaying with Mr and Mrs E. P. Cowles, who motored them to visit the Waitomo Caves during the week. • « * The engagement is announced of Miss Ncssie Gardiner, eldest daughter Of Mr and Mrs 1). Gardiner, Hamilton East, to MrW. Horsncll, of Hamilton. • • * The many friends of Miss K. Wallace will be sorry to learn that she is at present indisposed through inllucnza in Auckland, where she had gone to attend a friend's wedding. , * » A most successful "Al Home" in connection Willi the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held recently :n the Baptist Church, there being between 40 and 50 present. Mr Morion presided, and gave a brief outline of the Convention or 1920, which was very much appreciated by all. Miss Gaullon kindly favoured the company with a solo, after which afternoon tea was partaken of and a most enjoyable time was spent. Several new members joined the union. THE G.F.S. A meeting of Hie committee of the late sale of work and associates or Ihe G.F.S. was held on Wednesday a« Mrs Valdcr's home. A general discussion on the work of the coming year took place, and it was decided io have periodical socials and weekly sewing days, or rather evenings. A I,'dies' committee was formed lo procure material for the girls to sew, and the cutting out and arranging of work was left to Miss Mary McPhcrson. It was also decided to leave the social refreshments to the girls' committee, under the supervision of the associates, who will take it in turns !o be present and attend to the arrangements. I! was also proposed to hold, at an early date, an afternoon lea on a large scale in S. Peter's Hall, and to display at, the function a lot of work for sale, which is at present on hand and ready to be realised upon. It was unanimously decided to us:', 1 every endeavour to reach the £ISOO, when, I understand, a beginning will be made upon the new hostel. A BRIDGE EVENING. MRS P. E. STEVENS ENTERTAINED. number of friends at a bridge evening or, Thursday, when a jolly time was spent. The room was prettily dceorrtcd with pink chrysanthemums, and the supper was very daintily served. Mrs Stevens wore a gown of soft black silk with primrose relief, and Miss Stevens had on a dress of lavender floral voile over purple. Others present were: Mesdames Cowles, in a dress of blue georgette and lemon top; Pillar, soft, frock of gray sfclk and pink georgette: Hockley, black velvet relieved With white; Patterson, blue foulard gown with cream: Ceo. handsome black silk, with black and white georgette top: and Miss Walnult, blasK silk and net with lunches of geld. KINDERGARTEN "BREAKSNG-UP." The term breaking-up of Mists Pumphrey's kindergarten look place on Monday afternoon, in the form of a children's party. This was the deferred gathering that was to have been held at Christmas time, lint had to i-.i abandoned owing lo the prevalence of mumps and other childish epidemics. However, it seemed that, the long anticipation had only mad" the realisation the more enjoyable, judging by the happy rows of baby faces ranged alongside the long lea-table, fairly revelling in the good things provided for them. After a. round of games and tea, an exhibition of the work done in action songs and recitations was given and warmly applauded by Ihe parents and friends present. A squad of the older pupils, gave some exercises of physical drill, and as Miss Nettleton, who has charge of I his work, has only had th- j , little ones for a short time, it. war) wonderful to see how perfect, they had become. A collection of useful and fancy work done by the children wa.; shown, and was a most creditable display. Indeed, all the work reflected greatly io the credit of Miss Pumphrey and h ;r assistants, Misf>es D. Maiming and I). Pagan. The visitors were all entertained at afternoon lea, and a >ery pleasant hour was sYient. CARDS AND MUSIC. Mrs F. c. Pcacocke entertained a number of friends at a card and musical afternoon on Wednesday. The large drawing-room looked its best with decorations of chrysanthemums and autuiim-linted foliage. The | ibles arranged for play quickly became animated, and after many spirited games Ihe prize fell to .Mrs Colomb, A deli- ■ cious lea was served, and was) thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mrs Pcacocke i eived her guests in a gown of black silk "with pink ninon top. Others preynt were: Mesdames Bert Hume. I-'. T. Wilson. Colomb. Daldy, Markay, T. Hall, R. Clark, Stevens, F. Bayly. Stevenson, Joseph. O'Mcara Bennett, Forbes, and Misses Walnult, Pcacocke, Clapcott, R. Wliyte, 11. Chittly, Hall, Mackav and E. Cu.-^en. THE COUNTRY GIRLS' DANCE. The dance given by the country girts last week in the Frankton Town Hail was just what those invited thought it would he. ;i delightful affair. The hail j was strikingly decorated will: bunting, while Ihe stage \v;ihjarranged ana draw- | Ing-rooni for the chaperons. The door ! was in excellent condition, and the splendid music provided by Miss Hawkins' niTlii'glra made very pleasant, pastime of Ihe dancing. 'l'lie supper was beautifully laid owl. ail the viands bonis par excellence. The committee an.l • secretary .Miss I'. Mc(ircgor) .ir t ' lo lie, congratulated upon the pcrrect carrying out of iheir arrangements. No hitch of any kind occurred, and a most enjoyable evening was the result. Extras were played by Misses Heywood, R. Hunter and K. liuss-n, -mrl Mr.< Pickering. Mr (». r-Mmnnds acted as M.C. The matrons present wi re: Mesdames Honny. Norri.-t, Barugli, Rankin and Pickering. Amongst others pre-

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sent wore: Misses Hoywood, E. Cusscn, B. Hunter, Hull, H. Chilly, Norrls, | Poacooko, Clayton-Greene, White (2), Can-, Cox, Tl:i>-.' 0, Hunter, Edmonds, Hammond, McGregor, Dougherty, Postgate, Williams, Pcnnikot, Tompkins, V. Brewis, Wilkinson, McGlashan (To Aroha), n. Brewis, Currie, Yon Sturmer, Carey, Cowic, Pickering (2), Taylor (Cambridge), Dalzioll (2), RamU'oad, Piilham, Slonc, Hall, and R. Brewis. NATIONAL COUNCIL. OF WOMEN. ITS WORK IN HAMILTON. There lias been established for a year past a branch of the Women's National Council in Hamilton. During that year it has done little active work, but has been striving to make itself I conversant with Ihe work of the councils in other countries nrxl conditions generally in this. .Miss Melville, the presidcnl of the Auckland branch, came to Hamilton last year, as many will j remember, and explained the constitution of tin' W.N.G. very clearly. . The Council consists of representations of any societies formed of women or men and women that can be affiliated. In this way if any important question arises, the W.N.G. can go to the civic or Government party acting and say with authority: "We represent the majority of Hie women of New Zealand, and it is their wish that a certain course be taken." In purely Incal matters a local branch can act, directly, but, in millers affecting the whole Dominion it is necessary to send a remit to Ihe central council. This remit is then forward -d to each branch, and by them submitted to the various societies, which instruct their representatives how to vole and the results are again forwarded to the central council, which takes the course of action favoured by the majority. In no case has the council power over the societies represented, and societies formed with diametrically opposed objects may unite on subjects outside their own domestic policies. Practically all the woman's societies and one Church Guild in Hamilton have affiliated, and any women not; belonging to any such institution .'-an become honorary members with a voice, bul no vole, or ten or more women can form what is known as a "sectional group" and appoint a representative to vole for them. The Hamilton branch has for the present, adopted the policy of making haste slowly, 'nit hopes in lime to help to set on foot movements that may help to solve the problems that are so constantly arising. Its immediate objects for that purpose are a study of the means adopted in other towns to alleviate the housekeeper's lot, and also a study of the conditions under which our teachers work and live. These, together with other genera! matters (particularly the economic position of women) have been recommended by the central body of the W.N.C. as subjects of study. It rests with the women of Hamilton whether the local branch of the National Council is largely representative or not so largely representative of all those interested in the increasing responsibilities laid upon them, rtrief reports of meetings are published each month, and suggestions and enquiries will be welcomed. MISSION WORK. A meeting of the Ladies' Foreign Mission Auxiliary was held in the Methodist Schoolroom, Hamilton, on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Jones presiding. Mrs Pinfold, president of the associated auxiliaries, was present, and gave a chat on the needs of borne and foreign missions. Mrs B. T. Olds read an interesting Letter from Sister Constance, who is working in the Solomons Group. The members decided to take in hand some sewing on behalf of home as well as foreign missions. During the afternoon a dainty tea was provided. WEDDING. GOLDEN WEDDING. The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs John Ingham was celebrated in a filling manner in Te Awamutu. Mr John Nelson Ingham and Miss Ellen -lane Calthorpc were married in the Bilsly Parish Church on 17th May, 1870, the officiating clergyman being Rev. C. Mason, since deceased. Services of rejoicing and commemoration were held by Rev, S. Henderson in the Te Awamutu Methodist Church this week, when Ihe aged couide joined in the ceremony. There were many friends of Mr and Mrs Ingham present. After the service, Rev. Mr Henderson briefly sprke of the privilege of r>o years of married life, and congratulated the couple. On behalf of the congregation Mr and Mrs Ingham were presented with a cakestand anil an easy chair as a token of appreciation, RUMMINS—BEER. St. Paul's Methodist Church, Cambridge, was the scene of a pretty chord weddins on Wednesday, May 12th, when Wm. Rummins, only son of Mrs G. Rummins. of Russell, and Violet A. Beer, youngest daughter of Mr C. S. Beer, "Roselea," Leamington, wee joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. .1. I). McArthur officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white rrepe-do-chine, and orthodox veil arid orange blossom. She was attended by Miss M. Taylor, as chief bridesmaid, and two little nieces, Phyllis Beer, of Auckland, an,| Ella Crook, of Pukeroro, as Mower girls. The bridegroom wis supported by Mr Alf .lamieson as best man. Mis-; Hooker officiated al the organ. After the ceremony a number of relatives and friends were entertained to breakfast, at Mrs G. Beer's residence, Stafford street. The bridegroom presented the bride with a lovely suede handbag, the chief bridesmaid a gold band ring, and the two nieces each receiving a gold brooch. The happy couple were the i recipients of many useful as well as beautiful presents. They iCfl for their honeymoon amid showers of rice, confetti, flower petals and good wishes fo." future health and happiness. SOLOMON' —VAZKY. A quiql wedding took place al Ihe residence of Mi' W. Hogan, Leamington, on Wednesday, May 12th, when Miss Vazey, of Auckland, was united lo Mr (ieo. Solomon, of Roto-o-rangi. The bride, who was given away by .Mr .Hogan, wore a smart, grey travelling costume, and carried a white prayerbook. Sister M. Vazoy, of Ihe Whangarei Hospital, acted as bridesmaid, and was frocked in cream garbadine, carrying a bouquet of cream chrysanthemums. The dining-room was prettily deroralcd in white and autumn tint* for the ceremony. After refreshments were partaken of Mm happy couple left j for their honeymoon, amidst showers ' of confetti and llowers. The presents were many ami useful. BENNETT—DOW. A pretty and quiet wed.ling was solemnised at. the Church of Kngland at Cambridge this week, wlnvi Mr Harold Bennett, Te Mirn, second son of Mrs Bennett, Cambridge, and Miss. Irene Low, youngest daughter of Mrs Dow, Cambridge, were united in matrimony, the Rev. Mortimer Jones officiating. The bride wore a dainty dress -if saxe crepe ile chine, with champagne and fur trimmings, and hiil lo match, and was' at- j tended by Miss Bennett, who wore a grey costume with black nat and furs.

I Mr P. W. Sampson, of Te Miro, gave the bride away, and Mr Turner was best man. After the ceremony [he party adjourned to the Marble J3ar, where a delightful breakfast was provided, nft;.r which itlie happy couple left' for their honeymoon. The presents were both numerous and cosily*.